Overview
Applications are invited for a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will join a team of nine Consultant Ophthalmologists based at Leighton Hospital in Crewe. This is a replacement post. You will be required to participate in both General Ophthalmology and have a complimentary sub‑specialty interest in Paediatrics.
Key Requirements
Applicants must have full registration with the GMC, including a License to Practice, and be on the Specialist Register (or be within six months of obtaining their Certificate of Completion of Training).
Working Pattern
The post is offered based on 10 Programmed Activities per week. The Trust would welcome discussion with individuals looking for a more flexible working pattern to support a different work‑life balance. These types of arrangements are already supported within the department for some of the team. The post will be based at Leighton Hospital and involves clinics at Victoria infirmary in Northwich. The on‑call commitment is anticipated to be 1 in 9.
Responsibilities
• Provide comprehensive Ophthalmic services to the local population, including sub‑specialty expertise in Medical Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, Anterior segment and Paediatric Ophthalmology.
• Participate fully in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.
• Promote Clinical Governance within the department.
Team and Support
The department is well supported by nine Specialty Doctors, three trainees of varying levels on rotation, and two Ophthalmic Advanced Nurse Practitioners. Additional support includes nine Ophthalmic Technicians, two Ophthalmic Photographers, and comprehensive Orthoptic and Optometry departments. A large nursing team comprises thirteen qualified nurses, eighteen Health Care Assistants, and three members of the Ophthalmic triage team supporting our casualty referral service.
About the Trust
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides good quality, safe and effective healthcare to the people of Cheshire and beyond. The Trust manages Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford. Established as an NHS Trust in April 1991 and became a Foundation Trust in April 2008, it employs almost 5,000 staff, operates around 540 hospital beds, and offers a range of services including A&E, maternity, outpatients, therapies and children’s health.
Community Partnership
The Trust is part of the Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership (CCICP), a unique local health partnership providing a range of community services for people across South Cheshire and Vale Royal.
COVID‑19 Response
During the Coronavirus pandemic, the Trust was recognised nationally for its 'Be Safe Be EquiPPEd' campaign, which aimed to make the Trust as safe as possible for staff and patients through supporting the correct use of PPE.
Values
The results of the 2020 national NHS Staff Survey showed improvements in all elements of the safety culture theme, with 92% of respondents feeling their role made a difference to our patients. We were also recognised nationally for our workforce health and wellbeing initiatives.
Employment Values
At Mid Cheshire, we value our staff and appreciate that in order to give our patients the best quality, compassionate care, we also need to look after our colleagues.
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